I have not updated my site for a while. I have the roof mounted now and am tweaking the doors some more. I added the weather stripping which changed things a bit. It will take some more effort to get things back where I want them. I also installed the shifter and started work on a center consol. I plan on having the consol covered in leather when it is done. It is aluminum and fiberglass. Here are some shots:
Jonathans RCR 40 Build
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epper:It is an Audi box. I think the company that makes the shifter makes the same parts for Porsche stuff as well. The shifter was provided with the kit.
It has been a while since I posted an update. I have not gotten much done over the last few weeks. I was entertaining out of town guests for a while and then I had to travel on business for a week. When I got back my compressor had thrown a rod so the first order of business was getting a new compressor. That was easier said then done. The new one was bigger than my old compressor and it would not fit where I had the old one. It took a day of cleaning my garage and carpentry to fit it where I wanted it. Then there was half a day getting it plumbed and wired. Then it did not work right. The valve that lets pressure off the top of the piston was stuck open all the time. A screw was cut too long and interfering with the switch. It is a nice compressor. It has twice the capacity of my old compressor and is much quieter. Here is a photo of my new compressor:
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Johnathan,
What did you use/where did you find your weatherstripping? Are you happy with it? Any recommendations?
And also, are those switch backing plates (or something like that)?
What did you use/where did you find your weatherstripping? Are you happy with it? Any recommendations?
And also, are those switch backing plates (or something like that)?
It is a '65 Mustang speaker / defroster grill that I found on ebay for $10. A little sand blasting and a coat of paint and good as new. I had to revise the opening on the dash to fit. It had to be filled to make it narrower and relieved in other areas. Here is a before paint shot so you can see the modifications to the dash.
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There is one on ebay now:
eBay Motors: 1965 1966 Ford Mustang Defroster & Speaker Grill Cover (item 290108903812 end time Apr-30-07 16:54:26 PDT)
Less than a day left on the auction.
eBay Motors: 1965 1966 Ford Mustang Defroster & Speaker Grill Cover (item 290108903812 end time Apr-30-07 16:54:26 PDT)
Less than a day left on the auction.
Here is another one with a buy it now option:
eBay Motors: 65-66 Mustang Speaker Grill (item 230122156077 end time May-02-07 04:18:43 PDT)
and a few more:
eBay Motors: 65 66 Mustang Dash speaker/defrost grille (item 260112677241 end time May-04-07 16:15:57 PDT)
eBay Motors: 1965 1966 Mustang Dashboard Speaker Grille (item 150117325669 end time May-05-07 09:46:56 PDT)
eBay Motors: 64 65 66 Ford Mustang Dash Speaker Cover (item 140112889876 end time May-03-07 15:25:24 PDT)
eBay Motors: 65-66 Mustang Speaker Grill (item 230122156077 end time May-02-07 04:18:43 PDT)
and a few more:
eBay Motors: 65 66 Mustang Dash speaker/defrost grille (item 260112677241 end time May-04-07 16:15:57 PDT)
eBay Motors: 1965 1966 Mustang Dashboard Speaker Grille (item 150117325669 end time May-05-07 09:46:56 PDT)
eBay Motors: 64 65 66 Ford Mustang Dash Speaker Cover (item 140112889876 end time May-03-07 15:25:24 PDT)
Is your dash black or dark grey? I noticed an extra gauge hole. What are you planning to run for gauges?
The dash is satin black. The extra hole is for an AC vent. I plan on using two of the dash holes for AC vents. I plan on the normal complement of gauges; volt, temp, oil pressure, two fuel, tachomete, and speedometer.
It is automotive single stage urethane paint from PPG. By changing the mixing ratios you get satin rather than gloss. I find it difficult to get good results with a rattle-can on something that big.
